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Multiple shark sightings force closures of NYC beaches over busy holiday weekend
The popular Rockaway Beach in Queens was briefly shuttered for a period of time on Friday and Saturday due to shark sightings ...
Another shark spotted 100 feet away from swimmers at Rockaway Beach, prompting closure
It’s “Shark Weekend” in New York City. Another shark was spotted swimming precariously close to swimmers at Rockaway Beach ...
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Shark sightings prompt Rockaway beach closures 3 days in a row
New Yorkers looking to beat the heat headed to the Rockaways over Fourth of July weekend – and so did sharks. Sections of ...
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Shark sightings in New York prompt warnings for holiday swimmers
The sightings took place along the shores of Rockaway Beach, with the sharks venturing too close for the comfort of swimmers.
New safety measures following suspected shark attack at New York beach
Long Island officials are escalating safety measures for beachgoers following last week’s suspected shark bite at Jones Beach ...
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Should New York's beachgoers fear sharks this holiday weekend? Experts weigh in.
After a woman was bit by a shark at Jones Beach on Long Island last weekend, state officials have raised the alarm about ...
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Recent Shark Encounters Have New Yorkers Fearing They May Be Experiencing The Plot of ‘Jaws’ In Real Life
The popular 1975 movie Jaws stirred a fear of the ocean in people who didn’t even live near a beach. It was the blueprint for ...
Don’t Let Shark Panic Spoil Your Fourth of July
Yes, the shark population has increased. But the threat is minimal and, in truth, sharks have always been swimming around us, ...